The incoming administration in January 2017 will face a litany of geopolitical threats currently confronting the United States domestically and abroad. Following the forthcoming 2016 presidential election, The Chertoff Group will convene decision makers across public and private sectors for our next Chertoff Group Security Series to address security, policy, and technology challenges facing the next administration. In today's tumultuous threat environment, it is imperative that the incoming administration help industry and government work together to develop solutions capable of withstanding today's constantly evolving threat landscape. Through insightful keynotes and comprehensive panel discussions, expert speakers and industry thought leaders will provide forward-looking insight surrounding the leading security related issues facing business executives, government, and risk managers today.

The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

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In an opinion editorial for CNBC, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Michael Chertoff, argues that passwords are becoming obsolete. In this piece, Mr. Chertoff argues that we need to acknowledge the failure of passwords and make it a national priority to come up with something better – "leveraging the next generation of authentication technologies to authenticate identities in a way that is both stronger than passwords and also easier for people to use." organizations.

In an opinion editorial for CNBC, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Michael Chertoff, argues that passwords are becoming obsolete. In this piece, Mr. Chertoff argues that we need to acknowledge the failure of passwords and make it a national priority to come up with something better – "leveraging the next generation of authentication technologies to authenticate identities in a way that is both stronger than passwords and also easier for people to use."

In an opinion editorial for CNBC, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Michael Chertoff, argues that passwords are becoming obsolete. In this piece, Mr. Chertoff argues that we need to acknowledge the failure of passwords and make it a national priority to come up with something better – "leveraging the next generation of authentication technologies to authenticate identities in a way that is both stronger than passwords and also easier for people to use."

Principal and Technology Sector lead, Jim Pflaging, joined The Cube to discuss how the utility, telecommunication and colocation service providers support the Internet of Everything and the role that the data center plays. In his interview, Mr. Pflaging affirms that security is the top business risk for many organizations - on par with regulatory and financial dilligence.

Principal and Technology Sector lead, Jim Pflaging, joined The Cube to discuss how the utility, telecommunication and colocation service providers support the Internet of Everything and the role that the data center plays. In his interview, Mr. Pflaging affirms that security is the top business risk for many organizations - on par with regulatory and financial dilligence.

Principal and Technology Sector lead, Jim Pflaging, joined The Cube to discuss how the utility, telecommunication and colocation service providers support the Internet of Everything and the role that the data center plays. In his interview, Mr. Pflaging affirms that security is the top business risk for many organizations - on par with regulatory and financial dilligence.

Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that “Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman argues that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.

Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that “Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman argues that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.

Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that "Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman affirms that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.

Transnational mergers and international investments in U.S.-based companies are a common and important part of U.S. economic activity. While these transactions can enable companies to make critical investments and expand capabilities, these investments can also have national security implications, especially when the domestic system or asset being considered for foreign investment provides a critical service to the U.S. government or controls technologies or assets vital to U.S. national security.

Transnational mergers and international investments in U.S.-based companies are a common and important part of U.S. economic activity. While these transactions can enable companies to make critical investments and expand capabilities, these investments can also have national security implications, especially when the domestic system or asset being considered for foreign investment provides a critical service to the U.S. government or controls technologies or assets vital to U.S. national security.

Transnational mergers and international investments in U.S.-based companies are a common and important part of U.S. economic activity. While these transactions can enable companies to make critical investments and expand capabilities, these investments can also have national security implications, especially when the domestic system or asset being considered for foreign investment provides a critical service to the U.S. government or controls technologies or assets vital to U.S. national security.

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The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

The Chertoff Group held the Security Series event, "Focusing on the Future: Prioritizing Security in the Digital Economy," on November 18th in Washington, DC. This premier post-election cyber conference convened thought leaders across government and industry to share their unique points of view and insights with regard to critical policy, technology, and risk management issues that will be shaping the security agenda in the future. To view video from the event, please click below.

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Coalfire, a leader in cybersecurity risk management and compliance services, today announced that it has experienced a 37 percent growth in bookings in 2016 driven by expanding its portfolio of cyber risk advisory, compliance assessment, and technical testing services. he announcement comes one year after Coalfire received a strategic investment from The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and The Chertoff Group to rapidly expand its market presence, recruit top talent and enhance the CoalfireOne℠ platform that tech-enables the services Coalfire offers. In just the past year, Coalfire has added more than 500 new companies to its roster of over 1,500 customers. Customers have come to rely on Coalfire to define their roadmap for technology implementation, meet compliance mandates and test the efficacy of their processes and technologies. Coalfire’s growth has also included 131 new hires in 2016 alone.

Coalfire, a leader in cybersecurity risk management and compliance services, today announced that it has experienced a 37 percent growth in bookings in 2016 driven by expanding its portfolio of cyber risk advisory, compliance assessment, and technical testing services. he announcement comes one year after Coalfire received a strategic investment from The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and The Chertoff Group to rapidly expand its market presence, recruit top talent and enhance the CoalfireOne℠ platform that tech-enables the services Coalfire offers. In just the past year, Coalfire has added more than 500 new companies to its roster of over 1,500 customers. Customers have come to rely on Coalfire to define their roadmap for technology implementation, meet compliance mandates and test the efficacy of their processes and technologies. Coalfire’s growth has also included 131 new hires in 2016 alone.

Coalfire, a leader in cybersecurity risk management and compliance services, today announced that it has experienced a 37 percent growth in bookings in 2016 driven by expanding its portfolio of cyber risk advisory, compliance assessment, and technical testing services. he announcement comes one year after Coalfire received a strategic investment from The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and The Chertoff Group to rapidly expand its market presence, recruit top talent and enhance the CoalfireOne℠ platform that tech-enables the services Coalfire offers. In just the past year, Coalfire has added more than 500 new companies to its roster of over 1,500 customers. Customers have come to rely on Coalfire to define their roadmap for technology implementation, meet compliance mandates and test the efficacy of their processes and technologies. Coalfire’s growth has also included 131 new hires in 2016 alone.

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An investment firm run by former Bush Administration Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff is deepening investments in firms that provide high-end cybersecurity advice to private corporations, a strategy that leverages the firm’s close connections to the government cybersecurity community.

Investment in 2015 from The Carlyle Group and The Chertoff Group Fuels Growth for Cybersecurity Service Provider

WESTMINSTER, Colo.-Coalfire, a leader in cybersecurity risk management and compliance services, today announced that it has experienced a 37 percent growth in bookings in 2016 driven by expanding its portfolio of cyber risk advisory, compliance assessment, and technical testing services.

In an article for Morning Consult, Chertoff Group Senior Associate Alan Wehler argues "Companies and individuals involved in the sale and purchase of U.S. assets must get better acquainted with the CFIUS process and its intricacies, including the communications and government relations strategies that can be implemented before a transaction is announced to increase the chances of passing a CFIUS review."

In an opinion editorial for CNBC, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Michael Chertoff, argues that passwords are becoming obsolete. In this piece, Mr. Chertoff argues that we need to acknowledge the failure of passwords and make it a national priority to come up with something better – "leveraging the next generation of authentication technologies to authenticate identities in a way that is both stronger than passwords and also easier for people to use."